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Black Eyed Peas sign on for The Urbz: Sims in the City

Black Eyed Peas are bringing their Hip-Hop music to The Urbz: Sims in the City.

EA and A&M Records revealed today that musical group The Black Eyed Peas will provide and produce the soundtrack to The Urbz: Sims in the City, as well as have their likenesses available as characters in the game.

The Urbz: Sims in the City will include exclusive versions, specifically recorded for the game, of nine tracks from the upcoming Black Eyed Peas' album "Monkey Business" due out this fall.

The Sims have moved to the City where action is 24/7 and reputation means everything. Sims who live in the City are known as Urbz, and they have a bold new look and attitude. Go to work and be challenged by bosses at locations like the Sushi Bar, Chop Shop, or Bootleg Fireworks, Inc. Success at work brings promotions, access to new power socials and gear to influence your new lifestyle. Flaunt your attitude by styling your Urbz using the detailed new character engine; then cross the velvet ropes of an uptown night club or explore the subway to earn new skills and items for your high-rise crib. It's up to you whether your Urbz become big-time players on the street or are lost in the crowd. It's all about reputation as The Urbz are living the dream in a City that never sleeps. The PS2 version of The Urbz: Sims in the City has an exclusive EyeToy support feature.

"This is an unprecedented collaboration," said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Audio at Electronic Arts. "Never before has a band gone back in to the studio to re-record their album in another language, specifically for a game. Once again, EA has set the bar higher than ever before."

"The Black Eyed Peas music and band members themselves are a perfect fit for the attitude and feel of The Urbz: Sims in the City," said Sinjin Bain, Executive Producer and Vice President. "The Band's music embodies the same sense of fun and energy as the game and we look forward to giving players the opportunity to experience music remixed with gaming at its fullest."

The Urbz: Sims in the City is scheduled to ship in November 2004 for PS2, Gamecube, Xbox and later on for Nintendo DS and GBA.